Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Company: Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Location: Lombard
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Responsibilities Principal Engineers are expected to be leaders of projects and project teams and responsible for managing project man-hour budgets and scheduling of department man-hours Strong technical skills and an ability to mentor and assist staff in all aspects of electrical design, including I&C specifications and selection Supervise and monitor project staff ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget for the project they are responsible for. Ability to analyze, design and produce engineering packages for clients and prepare instrumentation specifications for purchase Ability to establish and maintain good business relationships with key client contacts throughout the project Extensive knowledge of required design codes and the knowledge to establish design criteria and ensure staff is following proper protocol On-site interface with client engineering representative and other discipline engineers Review, check and analyze design drawings prior to client submittals Responsible for ensuring that documents produced by the team members follow both internal and client quality standards Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Electrical or Controls Engineering 10-15 years (or more) of experience working in a Power Generation, Distribution, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical and/or Industrial engineering environment Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future Technical Competencies Low voltage power distribution system design and layout Instrumentation identification and installation package development as well as application design including data sheets, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument lists, input / output lists, and scope of work development. Instrumentation skills including: reading or developing P&IDs , Instrument selection and specifications, control valve and primary element sizing, instrument loop diagrams, locations plans and installation details, and interconnection and wiring diagrams Distributed Control System interface design experience Electrical heat trace design Development of wiring diagrams and schematics Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process. Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement. EEO/AAE We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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